NCCU’S SCHOOL OF BUSINESS RECEIVES ACCREDITATION FROM AACSB

 

DURHAM, N.C. * North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has achieved accreditation of its bachelor's and master's programs in business administration by recent action of the Board of Directors of AACSB International * the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of

Business. The official announcement was made today in Tampa, Florida.

 

“We are proud of the leadership from the faculty and staff of our School of Business,” said Chancellor James H. Ammons.  “This accreditation validates what I have known for quite some time, that we have an outstanding program and a committed and caring faculty.”

 

To achieve accreditation, business programs must satisfy the expectations of a wide range of quality standards relating to strategic management of resources, interaction of faculty and

students in the educational process, and achievement of learning goals in degree programs.  These standards are mission-linked.

 

“AACSB warmly congratulates the North Carolina Central University and Interim Dean Bijoy K. Sahoo for earning the highest achievement in business school accreditation,” said John J. Fernandes, president and chief executive officer of AACSB International. “We also commend

the school’s faculty, directors, and administrative staff for their dedication and commitment to continuous improvement that played an important role in helping their institution earn initial

accreditation.”

 

During the accreditation process, NCCU was visited and evaluated by business school deans, accounting educators and corporate representatives with detailed knowledge of management education, applying accreditation standards that are widely accepted in the

educational community.

 

“Validation of our academic endeavors through accreditation by AACSB International is affirming and gratifying,” said Provost Beverly Washington Jones. “With this stellar achievement, the university joins over 500 member institutions which hold the esteemed

accreditation.  The reputable work of the faculty, staff, and students of the School of Business led by Interim Dean Bijoy Sahoo is immeasurable and meritorious.  The university community joins me in saluting their impressive efforts. We look forward to continued

growth and improvement.”

 

The School of Business first applied for accreditation with the AACSB in 1999-2000.  This is the second association to provide accreditation to the School of Business this year.  In March 2006, the NCCU School of Business was notified that it was accredited by the ACBSP (Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs).

 

“Accreditation is and remains a faculty driven process,” said Bijoy Sahoo, interim dean of the School of Business.  “The faculty, staff and students have come together and have demonstrated incredible teamwork to gain affirmation from our peers and the AACSB * International.  I am personally grateful for this opportunity to serve NCCU and its School of Business.”

 

NCCU School of Business has been in existence since 1972, when it was separated from the Undergraduate School of Arts and Sciences.  The school has more than 1,025 enrolled at the undergraduate level and 80 students in its graduate program.

 

“This is a momentous occasion and a wonderful benchmark for the School of Business,” said Dr. Youngil Cho, associate dean of Academics, NCCU’s School of Business.  “Dean Sahoo has lead this effort and has guided us all in this process that is a reflection of the diligence and commitment of our students, faculty and staff.”

 

AACSB International is a not-for-profit organization consisting of more than 900 educational organizations and corporations. Its mission is excellence in management education at colleges and universities. Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., AACSB International is the premier accrediting agency and service organization for business schools.

 

For information on the global distribution of accredited programs, visit: http://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/accreditedmembers.asp  .